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PREPOSITIONS PREP 2

Fill in the correct prepositions

across - at t by - during - for - from - in t into t of - on t through - to t towards t with -

1. Halloween is celebrated __________ the United States __________ October 31.

2. Are you going away for the weekend? t I }v[šlv}Á. It depends __________ the weather.

3. D}v[š kiss the prince. He might turn __________ a frog.

4. He felt bad __________ no reason at all.

5. I have been living here __________ ten years.

6. Have you been __________ the cinema recently? Yes I was there a few days ago.

7. I happened to meet an old friend __________ town.

8. Have you read the article? t It was __________ yesterday[newspapers.

9. He always drives __________ a tremendous speed because he[oÁǐ__________ a hurry.

10. He is very fond __________ good food.

11. He married __________ the age of 28.

12. I bought many things __________ my stay in New York.

13. According __________ the guide there are three hotels __________ town.

14. I saw him standing __________ the queue but /}v[š know if he got __________ the bus.

15. I want to post this letter __________ a friend.

16. I[m going __________ Glasgow on Monday. Would you like to come with us?

17. John has got a very strange taste __________ clothes.

18. Mum sat __________ the back of the car.

19. I[u]všOEš__________ basketball but I[uv}šÀOEÇP}}__________ playing it.

20. I[uOEšµOEv]vP__________ Spain __________ the end of the month.

21. My parents met __________ the war, in 1943.

22. Is it true that your mother died __________ cancer.

23. It was embarrassing. I didn[šZÀv}µPZu}vÇ__________ pay for the meal.

24. It was __________ the radio yesterday morning.

25. It['µ]li}µOEvÇ__________ Manchester __________ Leeds.

26. Jane goes to the office early __________ Tuesdays.

27. I saw him sometime __________ June.

28. Meet me __________ the station.

29. The lights are moving __________ us.

30. My country is famous __________ great musicians.

31. Who is that girl over there __________ the red dress?

32. I live __________ Sweden but every summer I travel __________ Spain for my holidays.

33. Turn right __________ the end of the street and then it will be right in front of you

34. My sister has a beautiful apartment. She lives __________ the third floor.

35. Please sit down. Mr. Brown will be __________ you in a moment.

36. I have to apologize __________ being late.

37. She tried to prevent the children __________ jumping into the water.

38. Sometimes I have to walk to work and sometimes I go __________ bus.

39. Thank you __________ coming to visit us.

40. The boys met __________ the corner of the street.

41. The smallest room is located __________ the left of the hall.

42. We entered the building __________ entrance number 3.

43. There was a dark spot __________ the ceiling.

44. We arrived just __________ time to see the Queen.

45. We have to be at the airport __________ 6 p.m.

46. We ran __________ the doctor on our way to the bookshop.

PREPOSITIONS PREP 2

Fill in the correct prepositions

across - at t by - during - for - from - in t into t of - on t through - to t towards t with -

1. Halloween is celebrated the United States October 31.

2. Are you going away for the weekend? t I }v[šlv}Á. It depends the weather.

3. D}v[š kiss the prince. He might turn a frog.

4. He felt bad no reason at all.

5. I have been living here ten years.

6. Have you been the cinema recently? Yes I was there a few days ago.

7. I happened to meet an old friend town.

8. Have you read the article? t It was yesterday[newspapers.

9. He always drives a tremendous speed because he[oÁǐ a hurry.

10. He is very fond good food.

11. He married the age of 28.

12. I bought many things my stay in New York.

13. According the guide there are three hotels town.

14. I saw him standing the queue but /}v[š know if he got the bus.

15. I want to post this letter a friend.

16. I[m going Glasgow on Monday. Would you like to come with us?

17. John has got a very strange taste clothes.

18. Mum sat the back of the car.

19. I[u]všOEš basketball but I[uv}šÀOEÇP}} playing it.

20. I[uOEšµOEv]vP Spain the end of the month.

21. My parents met the war, in 1943.

22. Is it true that your mother died cancer.

23. It was embarrassing. I didn[šZÀv}µPZu}vÇ pay for the meal.

24. It was the radio yesterday morning.

25. It['µ]li}µOEvÇ Manchester Leeds.

26. Jane goes to the office early Tuesdays.

27. I saw him sometime June.

28. Meet me the station.

29. The lights are moving us.

30. My country is famous great musicians.

31. Who is that girl over there the red dress?

32. I live Sweden but every summer I travel Spain for my holidays.

33. Turn right the end of the street and then it will be right in front of you

34. My sister has a beautiful apartment. She lives the third floor.

35. Please sit down. Mr. Brown will be you in a moment.

36. I have to apologize being late.

37. She tried to prevent the children jumping into the water.

38. Sometimes I have to walk to work and sometimes I go bus.

39. Thank you coming to visit us.

40. The boys met the corner of the street.

41. The smallest room is located the left of the hall.

42. We entered the building entrance number 3.

43. There was a dark spot the ceiling.

44. We arrived just time to see the Queen.

45. We have to be at the airport , 6 p.m.

46. We ran the doctor on our way to the bookshop.

PREPOSITIONS PREP 3

Fill in the correct prepositions!

above t about t according - after t around - at t beside t between - by - down t for - from - in t of - on - throughout - to t with -

1. The two friends went _____________ the movies by themselves.

2. During the summer I stayed _____________ my grandparents.

3. I[ll wait for you _____________ the bus stop.

4. The milk is _____________ the refrigerator next to the orange juice.

5. She came and sat _____________ her husband.

6. _____________ we saw the television show on bears we drove to the zoo.

7. _____________ the day, the rain came into the window.

8. The phone rang _____________ the middle of the night.

9. Some boys were crawling _____________ under the car.

10. His notebook fell _____________ the floor.

11. The plane flew _____________ the clouds.

12. Peter doesn[t go to work _____________ Fridays.

13. Open your book _____________ page 9.

14. Can you see a yellow house _____________ the left?

15. There was a picture _____________ the wall _____________ the bed.

16. All the latest computers will be shown _____________ the exhibition.

17. He came to see how I was getting _____________.

18. I am very interested _____________ documentaries on TV.

19. I am surprised _____________ how much money they want to pay him.

20. Nobody in the family has heard _____________ the accident.

21. She comes _____________ a poor family.

22. I am quite good _____________ art.

23. Jack came rushing _____________ the stairs.

24. Turn right _____________ the next traffic lights.

25. Her mother is looking forward _____________ going to Australia.

26. The film is based _____________ a novel by John Grisham.

27. John is totally obsessed _____________ football. He thinks of nothing else.

28. I prefer coffee _____________ tea.

29. Let[s divide this money _____________ us.

30. I like travelling _____________ boat in summer.

31. When I was younger I was always afraid _____________ going to the dentist.

32. Mary[s in the kitchen looking _____________ her car keys.

33. Are you really happy _____________ your life here?

34. He was quite pleased _____________ the results.

35. This is a painting _____________ an unknown artist.

36. I am proud _____________ being a teacher.

37. Don[t worry _____________ it. Everything will be fine.

38. My father tells us fascinating stories _____________ his years in the navy.

39. Did you call attention _____________ their mistake?

40. _____________ to the headmaster, both of the boys got involved in the fight.

41. Except _____________ that one, all the sentences were easy.

42. Be careful. They will lose faith _____________ you.

43. The girls worked _____________ their lessons for half an hour.

44. He depends _____________ his sister for help.

45. Miss Wilson is very fond _____________ French food.

PREPOSITIONS PREP 3

Fill in the correct prepositions!

above t about t according - after t around - at t beside t between - by - down t for - from - in t of - on - throughout - to t with -

1. The two friends went the movies by themselves.

2. During the summer I stayed my grandparents.

3. I[ooÁ]š(}OEÇ}µ the bus stop.

4. The milk is the refrigerator next to the orange juice.

5. She came and sat her husband.

6. we saw the television show on bears we drove to the zoo.

7. the day, the rain came into the window.

8. The phone rang the middle of the night.

9. Some boys were crawling under the car.

10. His notebook fell the floor.

11. The plane flew the clouds.

12. Peter doesn[šP}š}Á}OEl Fridays.

13. Open your book page 9.

14. Can you see a yellow house the left?

15. There was a picture the wall the bed.

16. All the latest computers will be shown the exhibition.

17. He came to see how I was getting .

18. I am very interested documentaries on TV.

19. I am surprised how much money they want to pay him.

20. Nobody in the family has heard the accident.

21. She comes a poor family.

22. I am quite good art.

23. Jack came rushing the stairs.

24. Turn right the next traffic lights.

25. Her mother is looking forward going to Australia.

26. The film is based a novel by John Grisham.

27. John is totally obsessed football. He thinks of nothing else.

28. I prefer coffee tea.

29. Let[]À]šZ]u}vÇ us.

30. I like travelling boat in summer.

31. When I was younger I was always afraid going to the dentist.

32. Mary[]všZl]šZvo}}l]vP her car keys.

33. Are you really happy your life here?

34. He was quite pleased the results.

35. This is a painting an unknown artist.

36. I am proud being a teacher.

37. Don[šÁ}OEOEÇ it. Everything will be fine.

38. My father tells us fascinating stories t his years in the navy.

39. Did you call attention their mistake?

40. to the headmaster, both of the boys got involved in the fight.

41. Except that one, all the sentences were easy.

42. Be careful. They will lose faith you.

43. The girls worked their lessons for half an hour.

44. He depends his sister for help.

45. Miss Wilson is very fond French food.

PREPOSITIONS PREP 4

Fill in the correct prepositions!

at - above - about - after - before - behind t by t down - during - for t from t in - in front of t of - on t out of - over - to - with

1. There were _____________ a thousand people at the concert.

2. You must be _____________ 18 in order to see the film.

3. We are travelling _____________ the road.

4. He is suffering _____________ an unknown illness.

5. I listened to the game _____________ the radio.

6. How are you getting _____________ at school?

7. Don[t be impatient _____________ us. We are trying!

8. Could I speak _____________ Tom please?

9. We ]v[š see the whole performance because we left _____________ the last act.

10. There were some beautiful pictures _____________ the walls.

11. The march started in the park. _____________ there we moved to City Hall.

12. Pessimism is bad _____________ your health

13. He asked his mother _____________ money.

14. I bought many things _____________ my stay in New York.

15. My country is famous _____________ historical sights.

16. I[m not _____________ a hurry. I can wait.

17. Have you ever been _____________ the theatre recently?

18. We arrived _____________ the airport _____________ time for the plane.

19. My grandfather died _____________ cancer.

20. The resort lies about 1,500 meters _____________ sea level.

21. His hands are _____________ his face.

22. there[s a chair _____________ my desk

23. The thief jumped _____________ the window.

24. Both o my neighbors can take care _____________ the cat while you are gone.

25. I rarely think _____________ the weather.

26. They were always arguing _____________ silly things.

27. _____________ first I found the work very tiring but _____________ a few weeks I got used to it.

28. My house is _____________ the end of the road.

29. The article was _____________ yesterday[s papers.

30. The classroom is _____________ the fourth floor.

31. I applied _____________ a few jobs last week, but nobody wrote back.

32. He wants two seats _____________ the concert on Friday night.

33. You ought to be ashamed _____________ yourself _____________ coming in with dirty boots.

34. There[s no point _____________ going _____________ car if we can[t park near the theatre.

35. he started his training _____________ November

36. Whom did they vote _____________ ?

37. The bus stopped _____________ the corner of High Street and congress Avenue.

38. I love listening _____________ classical music.

39. He is _____________ Dallas, Texas but he was born in California.

40. She goes _____________ church every Sunday.

41. It[s 7 a.m. We need to leave _____________ work at once or else we[ll miss the bus.

42. I asked the policeman _____________ some information.

43. The great player hit the ball _____________ the net.

44. Can you find our holiday beach _____________ the map?

45. Please turn _____________ the volume of the radio. I[m getting deaf.

PREPOSITIONS PREP 4

Fill in the correct prepositions!

at - above - about - after - before - behind t by t down - during - for t from t in - in front of t of - on t out of - over - to - with

1. There were a thousand people at the concert.

2. You must be 18 in order to see the film.

3. We are travelling the road.

4. He is suffering an unknown illness.

5. I listened to the game the radio.

6. How are you getting at school?

7. Don[t be impatient us. We are trying!

8. Could I speak Tom please?

9. We ]v[š see the whole performance because we left the last act.

10. There were some beautiful pictures the walls.

11. The march started in the park. there we moved to City Hall.

12. Pessimism is bad your health

13. He asked his mother money.

14. I bought many things my stay in New York.

15. My country is famous historical sights.

16. I[m not a hurry. I can wait.

17. Have you ever been the theatre recently?

18. We arrived the airport time for the plane.

19. My grandfather died cancer.

20. The resort lies about 1,500 meters sea level.

21. His hands are his face.

22. there[s a chair my desk

23. The thief jumped the window.

24. Both o my neighbors can take care the cat while you are gone.

25. I rarely think the weather.

26. They were always arguing silly things.

27. first I found the work very tiring but a few weeks I got used to it.

28. My house is the end of the road.

29. The article was yesterday[s papers.

30. The classroom is the fourth floor.

31. I applied a few jobs last week, but nobody wrote back.

32. He wants two seats the concert on Friday night.

33. You ought to be ashamed yourself coming in with dirty boots.

34. There[s no point in going car if we can[t park near the theatre.

35. he started his training November

36. Whom did they vote ?

37. The bus stopped the corner of High Street and congress Avenue.

38. I love listening classical music.

39. He is Dallas, Texas but he was born in California.

40. She goes church every Sunday.

41. It[s 7 a.m. We need to leave work at once or else we[ll miss the bus.

42. I asked the policeman some information.

43. The great player hit the ball the net.

44. Can you find our holiday beach the map?

45. Please turn the volume of the radio. I[m getting deaf.

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PREPOSITIONS PREP 5

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases of the preposition ON ! on television on a diet on the whole on an expedition on the phone on sale on the outskirts on your way on purpose on occasions on average on fire on strike on loan on the increase on a trip on foot on board on guard on a cruise

1. The owner of the hotel is a qualified chef, but he rarely cooks himself nowadays. However,

______________________ he helps the head chef in the kitchen if the restaurant is busy.

2. I do have a few suggestions that should improve your presentation, but ____________________

I think it was an excellent speech.

3. We went ______________________ to Paris for a day on the train and saw the Eiffel Tower and

Notre Dame Cathedral.

4. She is supposed to be studying for her exam but whenever I go to her room she is ___________

chatting to her friends.

5. We bought a stereo music center that was ______________________ because it was in the

display window.

6. All the roads that led to the town centre were closed because of the flood so it was only possible

to reach the main square ______________________ .

7. A human heart beats 72 times per minute ______________________ .

8. At the beginning of the 16th century, ______________________ of the South American jungles,

Balboa became the first European to look at the Pacific Ocean.

9. The warders who are ______________________ at the Tower of London to protect valuable

jewels are also known as ^Beefeaters_.

10. The film ^JFK_ is being shown ____________________ on Monday night at 9 p.m. on Channel 4.

11. 150 passengers ______________________ an Alpine train in Kaprun died when the train caught

fire inside a tunnel.

12. While we were ______________________ our ship anchored at Istanbul, where we visited the

Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace.

13. Barcelona[s centre is a maze of narrow streets and medieval buildings, in contrast to the modern

apartment buildings ______________________ of the city.

14. I am afraid the book ^Little House of the Prairie_ is ______________________ from the library

at the moment. Would you like to reserve it?

15. Do you pass a newsagent ______________________ to work? If you do, would you mind

picking me up the Times?

16. I don[t think the baby dropped it. I think she threw it to the ground ______________________

in order to gain our attention.

17. How long have you been ______________________ ? t For three weeks now, but I can[t resist

eating a little chocolate so I haven[t lost much weight yet.

18. Two days after the bombing, we could still see the flames from the building

______________________ .

19. In 1984, the British coal miners went ______________________ for almost a year.

20. The number of European and American companies investing in underdeveloped countries is

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PREPOSITIONS PREP 5

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases of the preposition ON ! on television on a diet on the whole on an expedition on the phone on sale on the outskirts on your way on purpose on occasions on average on fire on strike on loan on the increase on a trip on foot on board on guard on a cruise

1.The owner of the hotel is a qualified chef, but he rarely cooks himself nowadays. However, on

occasions he helps the head chef in the kitchen if the restaurant is busy.

2.I do have a few suggestions that should improve your presentation, but on the whole I think it

was an excellent speech.

3.We went on a trip to Paris for a day on the train and saw the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame

Cathedral.

4.She is supposed to be studying for her exam but whenever I go to her room she is on the phone

chatting to her friends.

5.We bought a stereo music center that was on sale because it was in the display window.

6.All the roads that led to the town centre were closed because of the flood so it was only possible

to reach the main square on foot.

7.A human heart beats 72 times per minute on average.

8.At the beginning of the 16th century, on an expedition of the South American jungles, Balboa

became the first European to look at the Pacific Ocean.

9.The warders who are on guard at the Tower of London to protect valuable jewels are also

known as ^Beefeaters_.

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